Traffic & Transport
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Bridge plan seeks new approval
The proposed $750 million Bribie Island Bridge has entered the federal environmental approval process, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and deliver safer, improved traffic and active transport connections.
Traffic changes to stay on key road
Temporary traffic changes on Dohles Rocks Road at Murrumba Downs will remain until October, with motorists and pedestrians advised to expect delays as work continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade.
Plea for drivers to slow down
Drivers are being urged to slow down on Moreton Bay roads, with millions of vehicle movements each week increasing the risk of wildlife collisions during winter’s peak dawn and dusk activity periods.
Residents’ anger over motorsport plan
Residents have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $20 million motorsport park at Beachmere, raising concerns about traffic, flooding, noise and environmental impacts during a packed community meeting.
Major Moreton Bay track closures this weekend
SEQ rail lines including Caboolture, Redcliffe Peninsula and Sunshine Coast will close May 23–24 for maintenance works, with railbuses replacing services and additional disruptions expected across the network. Plan ahead via Translink updates.
$800m for Bruce Highway upgrade
Moreton Bay’s Bruce Highway upgrade has received $812.5 million in the 2026-27 Federal Budget, funding Stage 2 works from Gateway Motorway to Dohles Rocks Road, including new Pine River bridges, active transport links and congestion relief.
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In the loop: $162m upgrade almost done
One of the biggest road projects in the Moreton Bay Region will soon be finished - as these stunning pictures reveal.
Huge upgrade for major road
Plans to widen part of Deception Bay Road, from two lanes to four, have been unveiled - and are open for public comment.
Accessibility boost: Boardwalk upgrades coming
Moreton Bay Regional Council will spend $516,000 restoring footbridges and boardwalks across the region after they were damaged by extreme rainfall last February and May. Here’s where the work is happening
Work to start on roundabout upgrade
Design work is complete on a $650,000 pedestrian safety upgrade at Redcliffe’s Anzac Ave and Marine Pde roundabout. Here’s what’s happening
Awards to recognise top drivers
Public transport users across the state can give an extraordinary driver an extraordinary thank you with nominations for the 2022 Queensland Bus Driver of the Year Awards now open
Roadworks: Henry Road full closure
To accelerate works on the Henry Road and Dohles Rocks Road reconstruction project, Moreton Bay Regional Council will close Henry Rd at Griffin for five weeks over Christmas. Here’s the details
Last chance for cheaper fuel, says RACQ
Fill up now. That’s the message from Queensland’s peak motoring body, with a petrol price hike now underway in the lead up to Christmas.
Bracing for ‘tough decisions’ on council projects
Moreton Bay Regional Council could be forced to make ‘tough decisions’ on council projects in 2023 if economic conditions worsen, it has been revealed today
Homeowners urged to fast-track process
Griffin and Murrumba Downs residents told by the State Government their new or established homes would be taken for Bruce Highway upgrades are being urged to check their legal rights.
Who’s Who in 2022: Inspiring people – Senior-Constable John Kenworthy
North Lakes Senior-Constable John Kenworthy has been riding motorcycles for decades. But his first – and only - crash in 2020 changed his life forever. In 2022, he shared his experiences in a video launched as part of Motorcycles – The Shiny Side Up campaign, which was aimed at increasing motorcycle safety and awareness.
